Lecturer: Medical Physiology - Health Science

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

Teaching Human Physiology to undergraduate Medical and Health Sciences students through the application of teaching and learning in integrated basic Medical Science modules.

 KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Teaching Human Physiology to undergraduate Medical and Health Sciences students.

2. Curriculum development and ensuring the delivery of an integrated Human Physiology module.

3. Assessment of students, including formative and summative assessment.

4. Providing timeous academic and related support to students.

5. Contribute to the effective running of the Human Physiology Laboratory.

6. Contribute to the development of Human Physiology research and provide supervision to undergraduate and postgraduate students within the Faculty.

CORE COMPETENCIES 

1.  Experience in curriculum development/module management of Human Physiology courses.

2.  Experience in up-to-date and technology-enhanced teaching and blended learning.

3.  Proven and excellent student-focused teaching skills in Human Physiology.

4.  Sound research experience in Human Physiology, including supervision.

5.  Ability to actively engage with students and provide a student-focused learning approach.

6.  Ability to provide oversight to ensure that assessments are quality-controlled and standardized, and

     that learning materials and equipment are in place.

7. Good managerial and administrative skills.

8. MSWord, PowerPoint and Excel skills and the willingness to learn internal software programs.

POST REQUIREMENTS

Academic

Master’s degree in Human Physiology.

Registration

Registration with relevant health professions or scientific authority where applicable to qualification.

Teaching experience

Two years’ full-time teaching Human Physiology at University level.

Research

Evidence of research and publications in accredited peer-reviewed journal must  be provided.

APPLICANT INFORMATION  

Applicants requested to submit a cover letter setting out how they meet the post requirements, a comprehensive CV, their professional registration/accreditation, ID, Driver’s License and certified copies of their qualifications.

Please note that no late applications will be accepted.